Would you say this adapter is comparable to the SONY ADPAMA shoe adapter? I have an a65 and need a standard adapter for my new flash. Thank you folks!
40480
I can't speak to comparisons but I can say this hot shoe works really well. Especially for the price. I've had zero trouble with it operating up to 5 strobes at once.
40481
Dear friend, I have a sony A65 too, but this adapter does not work properly. I do recommend this: Cowboystudio 16 Channel Radio Wireless Remote for Studio Strobe, Compatible with Sony Digital SLR Camera, you can find it on AMAZON and works perfectly.
73765
For Sony, you won't want to buy anything but a Sony adapter. I've tried several, and none of them work. But if you have the old sony hotshoe, the flash that I received did not need an adapter.
206747
it "should" as all the Alphas have the same shoe - but be sure your flash is a low trigger current flash - I burned out my adapter with a Metz 60CT-5...
1415567
Not required, for standard strobes/flash as it is equipped with the multi-interface shoe. However, if you are to use the older Sony strobes you will require a adp-maa compatible adapter.
1166268
The A6000 seems to have the Sony version of a conventional hot shoe; a non-Sony flash will fit, but won't interface with the extra Sony contacts. The adapter is for the Sony proprietary (that is, not conventional) hot shoe (as on my NEX7). So, won't work.
741097
everything on the a 65 is compatible except the flashyou need a special flash adapter if you have a Sony flash or I had to purchase a new flash that one go on the new A77 Mark II
508341
ADDITIONAL NOTE: One of the people who responded to your question made a good point - not about the PC adapter, but rather about the flash that you plan to use with the adapter. I am using this connector with large studio flash units. There *might* be an issue with your flash, if it is not a modern unit, that the voltage that it uses for the flash synch contacts, might possibly damage your camera. You should check with the flash manufacturer, and your camera manufacturer just to be sure.
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I'm not familiar with the hotshoe on the a5100,does it have the funky Minolta style shoe, or does it look like a normal Canon style? If it looks like the Canon style the adaptor won't work.
1813746
Cindy, I purchased an EA1 adapter and returned it. Although it was a nicely constructed adapter it caused me to loose 1F stop from an already slow lense and it did not carry forth full auto focus capabilities, only auto exposure. I'm still searching for better options. These appear to be the differences: AE1- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto exposure but no or limited auto focus. AE2- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto focus, auto exposure w/ transluecent mirror. AE3- Same as AE1 but updated model. AE4- Same as AE2 but updated model If you really want an EA 1 or 2 there are other internet suppliers that still have these in stock.
1671032
Any camera that does NOT have the standard hot shoe ie: [____] and has the "backwards" hot shoe ie: ]___[ requires this adapter. It will add about an inch to the height of the hot shoe accessory you connect. I believe the a77 was the first Sony Camera to have the standard hot shoe.
897594
I think this adapter is to fit non-Sony flash units onto the older Sony alpha camera hot-shoes. Hence, the Pixel Flash Hot Shoe converter would not work to use your Sony F42AM flash to the Sony A7 camera.
997532
Yes. You need the multi adapter to fit active shoe accessories, it's the only way to fit accessories like these and be able to mount lights and other camera accessories.
997529
As the camcorder you mentioned has the multi interface shoe, this adapter is made for it. Please keep in mind that this is not a heavy duty item. I've had 2 of them snap in half under the weight of an LED light panel (with a larger sony FB battery...read heavy). I repaired and beefed up one of them which has made it much more durable. It is probably better that the mount snapped as opposed to ripping the shoe out of the small camera though. I use it regularly on a CX760v.
937871
The Sony adapter worked for my A65. Are you sure you have the Sony adapter?
206746
Dear Carlos H:If I'm not mistaken the Hot Shoe Adapter I have is the Seagull SC-5 and it works perfectly on my Sony Alpha 100. I believe, if Sony hasn't changed its hot shoe contact, the Adapter gonna be compactible with the more modern models. The non dedicated flash units I have are the superb Vivitar 285 HV and so far the Adapter has been sailing in placid waters. I only hope the Vivitar units are not too strong for it. May it function as perfectly with all newer Sony models!
2194570
Works like a charm....I've used it on the hot shoe and with the wireless feature....I've had no problems...I will say because of the A77 advance technology I fine some time I have to reduce the output power on the flash to prevent over exposure when the camera is set to auto ISO. Other than that I have no problem using my 5600hd flash with the A77.
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No, because the camera already has the Minolta type shoe. So you don't really need the adapter.